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3Com SuperStack 3 Switch 4200 Family

Key Benefits

Affordability

Easy Management

New generation Layer 2 10/100 LAN

switching solution delivers versatile
wirespeed performance in an affordable, flexible package.

3Com Network Supervisor configures, maps, and monitors the system

and provides custom alerts and
reports.

Flexibility

Plug-and-play Configuration

Built-in copper Gigabit and GBIC

ports provide easy connection to all
Gigabit media for added flexibility
and stacking.

Automatic IP assignment and cable

detection as well as auto-negotiation
gets the SuperStack 3 Switch 4200 up
and running quickly for easy out-ofthe-box operation.

Resiliency

Supports Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol,

Link Aggregation (for Gigabit ports),
and redundant power for non-stop
operation.
Performance

Forwarding rates up to 6.6 million pps

(3Com SuperStack 3 Switch 4226T),
9.5 million pps (3Com SuperStack 3
Switch 4228G) or 10.1 million pps
(SuperStack 3 Switch 4250T).

Fixed configuration
10/100/1000
switches offering
unbeatable
performance and
value

The new generation SuperStack 3

Switch 4200 family offers fixed configuration 10/100 LAN switches for
networks requiring industry-leading
switching technology. It combines
high performance with comprehensive
functionality and plug-and-play
installationall at a reasonable price.
The SuperStack 3 Switch 4200 family
delivers standard Layer 2 10/100
features as well as wirespeed performance and built-in stacking capability.
These switches operate straight out
of the box, allowing users to be easily
added to the network in minutes.

Scalable

Up to four switches can be stacked

and managed as one unit with a single
IP address. No added hardware
required to stack units.
Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty

Includes fan and power supply;

ensures peace of mind. See
www.3com.com/warranty for details.

Choose from 26-, 28-, or 50-port

10/100 modelseach comes with two,
built-in copper Gigabit ports for
downlinks or stacking. In addition,
the 28-port model comes with two
built-in GBIC ports, supporting all
Gigabit media.
The family supports advanced
resiliency features such as Rapid
Spanning Tree Protocol, Link
Aggregation (for Gigabit ports), and
redundant power.

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Specifications

All information in this section is

relevant to all versions of the
SuperStack 3 Switch 4200 unless
stated otherwise.

Performance

Safety Agency Certifications

SuperStack 3 Switch 4226T:

UL90950, EN60950, CSA2.2 No.

60950, IEC 60950

Connectors

8.8 Gbps switching capacity

6.6 million packets per second
Wirespeed performance
8,000 MAC addresses supported

SuperStack 3 Switch 4226T:

SuperStack 3 Switch 4228G:

24 auto-negotiating 10BASET/100BASE-TX ports configured

as auto MDI/MDIX
Two auto-negotiating 10BASET/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T
ports configured as auto
MDI/MDIX
SuperStack 3 Switch 4250T:

48 auto-negotiating 10BASET/100BASE-TX ports configured

as auto MDI/MDIX
Two auto-negotiating 10BASET/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T
ports configured as auto
MDI/MDIX
SuperStack 3 Switch 4228G:

24 auto-negotiating 10BASET/100BASE-TX ports configured

as auto MDI/MDIX
Two auto-negotiating 10BASET/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T
ports configured as auto
MDI/MDIX
Two GBIC ports accommodating
1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX,
1000BASE-T or 1000BASE-LH70
GBICs
All these switches have:

Advanced Redundant Power

System Type 2A connector
RS232 console port
Stacking

Up to four units high

Mix and match SuperStack 3
Switch 4226T (3C17300), Switch
4250T (3C17302) and Switch
4228G (3C17304)
Traffic Management

12.8 Gbps switching capacity

9.5 million packets per second
Wirespeed performance
8,000 MAC addresses supported
SuperStack 3 Switch 4250T:

13.6 Gbps switching capacity

10.1 million packets per second
Wirespeed performance
8,000 MAC addresses supported
Reliability

Emissions

EN55022 Class A, FCC Part 15

Subpart B Class A, ICES-003
Class A, VCCI Class A, AS/NZS
3548 Class A, CNS 13438 Class A
Immunity: EN55024
Heat Dissipation:
SuperStack 3 Switch 4226T:
40 W maximum
(136 BTU/hr maximum)
SuperStack 3 Switch 4250T and
Switch 4228G:

60 W maximum
(205 BTU/hr maximum)

SuperStack 3 Switch 4226T:

Power Supply

MTBF @ 40C: 465,570 hours

AC Line Frequency 50/60 Hz

Input Voltage 90-240 VAC
Current Rating:
2.3A maximum

SuperStack 3 Switch 4250T:

MTBF @ 40C: 325,797 hours

SuperStack 3 Switch 4228G:

MTBF @ 40C: 328,618 hours

SNMP Standards

Dimensions

Height: 43.6 mm (1.7 in or 1U)

Width: 440 mm (17.3 in)
Depth: 274 mm (10.8 in)
Weight:
SuperStack 3 Switch 4226T:

2.4 kg (5.3 lb)

SuperStack 3 Switch 4250T:

2.8 kg (6.2 lb)

SuperStack 3 Switch 4228G:

2.4 kg (5.3 lb)

Environmental Requirements

Operating temperature:
0 to 40C (32 to 104F)
Storage Temperature:
-40 to +70C (-40 to +158F)
Operating Humidity:
10% to 90% relative humidity
noncondensing
Standards: EN60068 (IEC68)

SNMP Protocol (RFC 1157)

MIB-II (RFC 1213)
Bridge MIB (RFC 1493)
RMON MIB II (RFC2021)
Remote Monitoring MIB
(RFC 1757)
Interface MIB (2233)
MAU MIB (RFC 2668)
Management

3Com Network Supervisor

(trial copy provided on accompanying CD)
Web interface management
Command line interface
management
SNMP compatibility

Two priority queues per port

IEEE 802.1p CoS
DiffServ

Ordering Information

3Com SuperStack 3 Switch 4226T 26-port 3C17300

24-port 10/100 plus two 10/100/1000 ports

3Com SuperStack 3 Switch 4250T 50-port 3C17302

48-port 10/100 plus two 10/100/1000 ports

3Com SuperStack 3 Switch 4228G 28-port 3C17304

24-port 10/100 plus two 10/100/1000 ports
and two GBIC ports (GBICs sold separately)

Software
SuperStack 3 Switch 4200 Family v2.0
Advanced Software
3C17303
For units running earlier versions to upgrade
to version 2.0 features

GBICs
3Com SX GBIC

3CGBIC91

3Com LX GBIC

3CGBIC92

3Com 1000BASE-T GBIC

3CGBIC93

3Com LH70 (70km) GBIC

3CGBIC97

Optional Modules and Accessories

3Com SuperStack 3 Advanced
Redundant Power System

3C16071B

3Com SuperStack 3 Advanced

RPS Type 2A module

3C16074A

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mistakes which may arise. All specifications are subject to change without notice.
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